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New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Hermann-Grima House features one of the few remaining urban slave quarters in New Orleans, providing a unique insight into the lives of enslaved people in the city. Source: Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses
Constructed in 1831, the Hermann-Grima House is a prime example of Federal-style architecture in New Orleans. Source: National Park Service
The house features a beautiful courtyard typical of Creole townhouses, complete with a garden and a stable. Source: Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses
The house was originally owned by Samuel Hermann, a wealthy merchant, and later by Felix Grima, a respected notary and judge. Source: Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses
Now a museum, the Hermann-Grima House offers guided tours that showcase 19th-century life in New Orleans. Source: Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses
The house features a restored open-hearth kitchen, which is used for cooking demonstrations to illustrate 19th-century culinary practices. Source: Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses
